Add Comment Question: Hi, I have been taking medication for back pain, I am bricklayer assistant, always I used to take medication for back pain and go to work, my back pain is on and off since 2001 up to know. Could you please advise me what to do so I can apply for disability? Answer: If you have long term disability coverage and you can't work because of your condition and your doctors say that you should be off work then you should apply for LTD. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.